IN CASE OF BEING ELECTED DEPUTY ISRAYEL HAKOBKOKHIAN NOT TO STOP SPORTS ACTIVITY
Noyan Tapan
Apr 26 2007
YEREVAN, APRIL 26, NOYAN TAPAN. "Today an Armenian is not protected in
his country, Armenian girls have forgotten their grandfather traditions
and have adopted a way unworthy of an Armenian woman, they orient
children to gambling-houses (bookmakers’ offices) through sport and
make them gamblers. Israyel Hakobkokhian, thrice boxing champion of
Europe (1985, 1989, 1991) and world champion, stated at the April 26
press conference. He said that the very negative phenomena made him
take part in the parliamentary elections as a candidate nominated by
the majoritarian system.
I. Hakobkokhian refuted the rumors that allegedly he cooperates with
Bargavach Hayastan Party’s leader Gagik Tsarukian. In his words,
he has "seen" G. Tsarukian several times, but does not know him
"closely." In response to a journalist’s question, what resources
he has for succeeding in the elections, I. Hakobkokhian said that he
pins hopes on his own forces and people’s support.
"From childhood I was taught that I myself should show my abilities on
the ring. Only my coaches helped me. I continue acting independently
now perceiving the people as a coach," he said adding that in case
of being elected a deputy he will not leave his job of coach.